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Looking for the best WNBA picks today? Tune in to Profit Picks with Hakeem "Skee" Profit and Rob Veno as they break down the biggest WNBA games, best bets, player props, betting trends, and market movement across the WNBA season.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Have you ever sensed that you and your business partner want different things, but neither of you has been willing to say it out loud yet? Today's featured guest bought out his co-founder in 2020. During a pandemic and two months after his first child was born. In this episode, he walks through what that transition actually required, how a black widow client almost derailed the whole thing, why niching into healthcare unlocked a sales clarity he had never had before, and more. Tim Bouchard is the owner and CEO of Luminus, a healthcare marketing agency based in Buffalo, New York, that delivers optimized marketing campaigns that capture the imagination of their audience and successfully convert them to prospects. Tim started the agency in 2010 alongside a co-founder, having come up through web design and digital development. After 10 years in partnership, a difference in vision and personal direction led to a buyout in late 2020, which Tim financed through an SBA loan while managing a new baby, a pandemic, and a client that represented 38% of agency revenue. He is now five and a half years post-buyout, has a core team that has been with him through the transition, and has fully committed Luminus to the healthcare niche. In this episode, we'll discuss: The first order of business post-buyout The black widow client problem Niching down into healthcare Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. What Nobody Tells You About the First Six Months After a Buyout Tim's instinct after the papers were signed was that the agency would feel like his within a few months. The vision was clear. What he did not anticipate was that none of the work he actually wanted to do could happen yet. The first order of business was not building toward a new direction. It was stabilizing what already existed. Client relationships had to be managed carefully, particularly with the black widow account that accounted for 38% of monthly billings. The team had to be reassured that the transition was amicable and not a signal that the agency was in trouble. Production gaps left by the departing partner had to be filled through promotion and new hires, all in the middle of COVID hiring conditions, with an SBA loan payment already running. As a result, the feeling that he had actually built the foundation he wanted did not arrive until roughly two and a half years after the buyout closed. The expectation that structural change happens quickly is one of the most expensive assumptions a founder can carry into a transition. The Black Widow Problem and What It Revealed About a year and a half after the buyout, the client representing 38% of Luminus' revenue left. What that exit revealed was that the entire team structure had been built around servicing that client. Two account people for a sub-million-dollar agency made sense when a single client demanded that level of coverage. It made no sense for what the agency actually needed to become. The loss forced a cleaner look at which people, processes, and positions belonged in the agency Tim wanted to build versus the one he had inherited through the transition. Four core team members who had been with him for eight or more years remained. Positions that had been built around the black widow were eliminated. That kind of correction is painful, and it is also necessary. An agency that has never stress-tested its structure tends to discover what does not belong only when something large enough forces the question. What Niching Into Healthcare Actually Unlocked Tim resisted narrowing down for the same reason most agency owners do: it felt like reducing the addressable market and therefore reducing the chance of success. The shift into healthcare happened only after the post-buyout chaos had settled and he could see clearly what the agency was actually good at. The downstream effects were not subtle. Sales conversations became easier because the problem was always the same. Content development became possible because the topics did not change from client to client. The sales message stopped being a generic positioning statement about branding and became something specific enough to open a door: a healthcare practice owner can hear "I might be able to help you with compliance" and immediately understand what is being offered. That kind of entry point does not exist for a generalist agency, because a generalist has no right to claim expertise in any single area. The niche gave Tim something specific to stand on, and that specificity is what allowed Luminus to sell nationally instead of depending on local referrals from Buffalo. Building a Team That Owns Its Own Processes Tim advocates for being transparent with your team as a way to create real ownership of the work. Quarterly financials are shared. Profit sharing is tied to net profit, and the team is updated on that number throughout the year. Client relationship status is visible. When people can see the whole picture, they make better decisions within their own roles without needing to ask. The same principle applies to how SOPs and technology choices get built at Luminus. Tim does not hand down a finished process and tell the team to follow it. He invites the relevant people into the build, acts as a guide and quality check, and then hands ownership back to the team. The process they build is theirs. They understand it because they made it. A process handed down from the founder gets followed when the founder is watching. A process built by the team becomes part of how they work. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

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Patient financing has become increasingly popular in medical aesthetics, especially during economic slowdowns and seasonal dips in demand. The problem is that many practices treat financing as a solution to slow sales when it should be treated as a financial tool.  In this episode, I talk about where financing fits into a healthy med spa growth strategy, when it makes sense to offer financing options, and how to avoid the margin erosion that often comes with poorly structured financing programs.  Financing Should Support Value—Not Replace It  One of the biggest misconceptions I see is the belief that financing creates demand. However, offering payment plans won't solve the underlying problem of a potential patient misunderstanding the value of or not seeing the value in a treatment.  Financing works best when the value proposition is already clear and the patient simply needs more flexibility around affordability. When teams lead with financing too early, they often skip the more important conversation around outcomes, results, and treatment benefits. Over time, that can weaken pricing power and train patients to focus on monthly payments instead of value.  The Right Way to Offer Financing in Your Med Spa  Financing can be a useful tool when it's applied selectively and supported by clear policies.  • Reserve financing options for high-ticket services with healthy margins • Set minimum spend thresholds before financing becomes available • Use financing for treatments like body contouring, laser packages, hair restoration, skin tightening, and surgery financing • Avoid financing low-ticket services or already discounted treatments • Understand financing fees and how they impact practice margins • Train staff to sell value first and financing second • Monitor financing usage as part of regular executive financial reviews  The goal is to use financing to accelerate a demand that already exists—not to compensate for weak sales strategy or pricing issues.  Protecting Margins While Improving Affordability  Every financing option comes with a cost. Depending on the provider, financing fees can significantly reduce profitability, especially on treatments with tighter margins.  Before implementing a financing policy, understand exactly how those fees affect cash flow, treatment profitability, and overall financial performance. If financing is reducing margins more than it's increasing revenue, it's working against the business.  As Your Practice Grows, Financing Offers Require Clear Boundaries  The most successful practices use financing selectively. They understand which services can support financing costs, train their teams consistently, and monitor financing usage as part of regular financial reviews.   When financing is aligned with profitability goals, it can improve affordability and support growth. When it becomes the default answer to every price objection, it often creates more financial and operational challenges than it solves.  Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:   Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence.  Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners.   Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/  Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein  Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn  Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/  The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here. 

Odessa Jenkins built a professional women's tackle football league before anyone believed the market existed.On this episode of Dear FoundHer, host Lindsay Pinchuk talks with Odessa Jenkins, known as OJ, founder and CEO of the Women's National Football Conference. Her story carries a lesson female founders everywhere need to hear. You don't wait for permission to build something new. You describe your vision so clearly the right people see it before a single game is played. That's how OJ won over ten teams and two major sports brands while the league was still an idea on paper.This is the kind of conversation women in business rarely get to hear. OJ worked a full-time job while selling the league. She convinced her wife to leave a corporate career and build alongside her. Bootstrapping kept the lights on for five years and profit didn't arrive until year three. None of those details show up on a TV broadcast, yet every one of them shaped what the WNFC has become. Sixteen teams, 900 athletes, and a championship game airing live on ESPN2.Female founders will recognize themselves in OJ's honesty about startup funding, partnership marketing with brands like Adidas, and the unglamorous work behind a bold mission. Her message cuts through the noise. Ready isn't real. Ask for what you need. Stop choosing the hardest path when an easier one exists.If you're drawn to real founder stories with heart and grit, this episode will stay with you long after you press pause.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Female Founders Who Build Before the Blueprint Exists03:05 How Odessa Jenkins Started the WNFC08:26 Getting Adidas and Riddell to Back a League That Didn't Exist Yet11:13 Bootstrapping, Profit, and the Real Timeline14:43 How the Public Responded in Year One22:41 Fan Growth, Streaming Numbers, and National TV24:53 Flag Football, the Athlete Pipeline, and What's Coming27:55 Why the Timing Is Right for Women's Sports Right Now31:17 Championship Weekend at Ford Center34:28 Three Things Every Woman Starting a Business Needs to HearConnect with Odessa Jenkins:Follow OJ on InstagramFollow Women's National Football Conference on InstagramSubmit your most pressing business questions for our Q+A Substack on Thursday: https://form.jotform.com/260218655668062 Subscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea Clark is the founder and CEO of Momfluence, a leading influencer marketing agency specializing in Mom creator-led campaigns for family, lifestyle, and consumer brands. With a deep understanding of the modern mom consumer, Chelsea helps brands build trust, relevance, and measurable growth through authentic partnerships with top mom creators across North America.

Leaders trying to be everything to everyone are quietly stalling their careers and revenue growth.   Janice B Gordon sits down with Erica Baird, Executive Director of Global Sales and Service, to explore the leadership mindsets and revenue habits driving results in complex, highly regulated markets.   What you'll learn: a) Why your "personal board of directors" is your most valuable career asset b) How authentic self-awareness fuels better leadership and team empowerment c) The cultural shift that turned around a company losing millions per day   Today, Janice B Gordon is joined by Erica Baird, a trailblazing executive guiding over 1,200 people across automotive, construction, and mining sectors, delivering results through some of the toughest industry cycles.   Timestamps: 00:00 Importance of Humility in Leadership 03:19 Building a strategic network 08:21 Addressing workplace microaggressions 11:56 Hiring diverse senior leaders 12:58 Emphasizing Diversity and Inclusivity 16:33 Leading with empathy and care 19:18 Understanding revenue beyond surface numbers 25:20 Empowering Employees Through Listening 29:03 Overcoming challenges with courage and faith 29:55 Embracing risk and tough talks   Connect with Erica Baird https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-k-baird/   Connect with Janice Book Janice to speak at your next sales or leadership event: https://janicebgordon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/janice-b-gordon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicebgordon Scale Your Sales Podcast: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/podcast Enjoy the episode? Share your takeaway in the comments and leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help more leaders discover the show.

To kick off Season 7 of The Al Nicoletti Show, Will Denis is breaking down one of the fastest growing strategies in today's real estate investing market: curative title. As competition increases and margins shrink, investors are shifting toward solving complex ownership issues like probate, multiple heirs, and title defects. Will shares how “dead deals” are often the most profitable opportunities, how to underwrite deals before going to contract, and why focusing on seller problems leads to bigger paydays.Tune in to learn more about the current state of the real estate market, discover new trends, and learn tips and tricks from the biggest names in the industry!FACEBOOK: facebook.com/flattorneynicolettiINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/attorneynicolettiYOUTUBE: Al Nicoletti - YouTubeLINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/attorneynicolettiWEBSITE: ...

Dynasty Financial Partners' Pat Nerney explains how his firm is managing expectations during the A.I. boom, including trimming semiconductor exposure while maintaining upside participation. He outlines his timeline for potential OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs and the role of midterms in shaping market dynamics. Nerney also discusses market volatility, noting the VIX's surprising calm ahead of a key Fed meeting.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Bienvenue sur le podcast Profit, Liberté, No Stress. Les 3 mots qui représentent le mieux mon « idéal business » et les stratégies que je mets en place pour vous permettre de l'atteindre. Se créer une activité qui rapporte vraiment, qui nous rend libre et avec laquelle nous sommes en paix : peu de stress, peu de contraintes.Envie de vivre de votre expertise ? Cliquez iciPour commander mon livre : Digital SelfmadeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Are you building the art career you actually want, or the one that simply feels safest? In this week's episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, I'm diving into a mindset shift that's been on my mind lately: the idea that many artists unknowingly limit their income by limiting the types of opportunities they're willing to pursue. Using examples from both the art world and beyond, I'll explore the difference between low-ticket, high-volume work and higher-value services that require more skill, confidence, and commitment. We'll talk about pricing, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, and why learning the hard thing is often what leads to the biggest rewards. If you're ready to think bigger about what's possible for your art business, this conversation might be exactly the push you need.

Looking for the best WNBA picks today? Tune in to Profit Picks with Hakeem "Skee" Profit and Rob Veno as they break down the biggest WNBA games, best bets, player props, betting trends, and market movement across the WNBA season.

Beauty industry speaker, consultant, and author Nina Tulio joins us today for an honest conversation about leadership, profitability, and the personal growth required to build a sustainable salon business. Inspired by Nina's new book, Profit is Personal, this episode challenges salon and spa owners to stop chasing trends and start focusing on the systems, values, and self-awareness that truly drive long-term success. Nina also shares insights on pricing strategies, hiring with intention, and why leading from confidence instead of fear creates healthier teams, stronger cultures, and more profitable businesses.   WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/dkRRbCh24PU   GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book    POWERED BY:  JOIN mya! joinmya.com   FOLLOW NINA! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninatulio/  Get her book: Click Here Listen to our podcasts: Click Here   LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/    FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/ Get my favorite bio-hacking products: CLICK HERE   SPONSORS GlossGenius | Manage your business with ease. Use code BEYOND to save 50% on your first 2 months of Gold and Platinum plans: glossgenius.com/beyondthetechnique Join the PBA: https://www.probeauty.org/

In today's episode of the Tactical Dent Tech Podcast, I'm unpacking one of the biggest realizations I've had after this recent hail season: Is high volume really the best business model anymore? After running full throttle for the last month and a half, dealing with packed shops, overwhelmed logistics, insurance bottlenecks, storage issues, delayed approvals, supplements, and technician management — I'm stepping back and evaluating what actually makes sense moving forward. In this episode, I break down: The reality of running a hail shop during a major storm Why State Farm, USAA, and Allstate are disrupting the process Long approval times and supplement delays The hidden cost of storage and tied-up shop space Why body shops become bottlenecks during hail season High volume vs high profit shop models Whether it makes more sense to chase every car… or maximize every claim Why technician pay and retention matter more than ever How insurance company relationships are changing the game Thinking long-term: shop growth, acquisitions, and retirement strategy The truth is, hail repair logistics are changing fast. Insurance companies are tightening the process, approvals are slower, and independent shops are being forced to rethink how they operate. At some point, every shop owner has to ask themselves: Do I want to do more cars… or make more money per car? This episode is an honest look at what happens after the storm settles down and you finally have enough breathing room to evaluate what worked, what didn't, and where the future of your business is headed. Topics Discussed: Paintless Dent Repair (PDR), hail repair business, hail shop logistics, State Farm claims, USAA hail claims, Allstate hail claims, insurance supplements, PDR shop growth, technician retention, hail estimating, CCC1, storage fees, hail damage operations, PDR business strategy, high volume vs high profit, EOS meetings, scaling a dent business, technician pay, shop systems.

A cut flower CSA or subscription can bring steady cash flow, predictable harvest planning, and stronger customer retention, but only if it's structured in a way that ACTUALLY works for your farm. In this episode of the Six Figure Flower Farming Podcast, Jenny Marks walks through how her flower farm built a profitable flower subscription program around peak production months, clear pickup dates, simple bouquet systems, and premium crops like ranunculus, peonies, and dahlias. Simplifying your cut flower CSA can make it easier to sell, harvest, and manage without adding unnecessary stress or labor. Jenny explains how straight bunches can be more profitable than complicated mixed bouquets, how pickup locations affect efficiency, and why customer clarity, weekly communication, and thoughtful pricing are key to building a flower farming business that feels more sustainable season after season. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify. Get your personalized profit roadmap: www.trademarkfarmer.com/roadmap Follow Jenny on Instagram: @trademarkfarmer Find free flower business resources: www.trademarkfarmer.com/note

Discover entrepreneurship, innovation, business growth, scaling, and intellectual property strategies from successful founders and industry leaders. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview TV & film actor, Romaine Waite, Jeff Perera from Jeff's Bagel Run and Deon Hargove from SmartInvestors App. What does a high school play, a decade-old screenplay, and a Hollywood acting career have in common? Romaine Waite shares how faith, persistence, authenticity, and relationships helped him build a successful career in film and television. From Star Trek: Discovery to creating his new movie For His Name Sake, this conversation is packed with lessons every entrepreneur and creative can apply. Listen now and discover why your biggest opportunity may already be waiting for you. Read more at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4582495/   https://www.instagram.com/romainewaite_/ After losing his job at age 42, Jeff Perera faced an uncertain future. What started as a simple challenge from his wife to learn how to make authentic Northeast-style bagels quickly evolved into Jeff's Bagel Run, one of America's fastest-growing bagel franchises. In this inspiring episode, Jeff shares how he taught himself baking through YouTube and textbooks, built a loyal following through social media storytelling, navigated explosive growth during the pandemic, and expanded from a home kitchen operation to 35 locations across the country. Entrepreneurs will learn valuable lessons about resilience, community building, franchising, brand authenticity, customer experience, and turning unexpected setbacks into extraordinary opportunities. Read more at: https://jeffsbagelrun.com/ Financial literacy remains one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers today. Deon Hargrove, founder of SmartInvestors App, shares how he is tackling the global financial literacy crisis by creating a platform where users can learn investing, practice with virtual money, explore stocks, crypto, and forex, and build real-world financial skills without risking their savings. Deon explains why entrepreneurs are already investors in their own businesses, how lessons from the dot-com boom apply to today's AI revolution, and why understanding markets can help founders spot opportunities before everyone else. He also discusses the role of failure in learning, the importance of financial education for future generations, and his ambitious goal of reaching millions of users worldwide. Read more at: https://www.instagram.com/smartinvestors01/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today's evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas. Chapters (00:00:00) - Passing Through: How to Profit in Life(00:00:21) - Road to Entrepreneurship Podcast(00:01:04) - Are Gen Zers Afraid of AI?(00:03:27) - Longevity Project: How to Live Longer(00:05:42) - What was the one decision that changed trajectory of your career and what(00:06:50) - What Was the One Decision That Changed the Career of Your(00:07:29) - Dion Hargrove on The One Decision That Changed His(00:09:30) - Entertainer Romaine Waite on Passage to Profit(00:12:01) - What is Authenticity in Your Acting?(00:14:30) - You Did Everything On His Namesake(00:15:50) - What's It About?(00:16:19) - Directing 'The Help'(00:16:55) - How Did You Cast The Mother in ''?(00:19:45) - Car Shield(00:20:55) - Better Health Insurance for You(00:21:55) - Passing to Profit(00:24:41) - How Did I Get My First Acting Role?(00:27:04) - Business Owners Roundtable: AI Use Cases(00:28:45) - Does AI Enhance Creativity?(00:31:17) - Real AI Use Cases Business Owners Roundtable(00:32:39) - Debt Relief Hotline(00:35:12) - Inventing a Design Motorcycle(00:38:25) - Jeff's Bagel Run: From Layoff to National(00:42:54) - Bagels for Me: Starting a Business in Florida(00:45:54) - Bagel & Bagel(00:47:00) - Beyond the Bagel: What Makes a Good Bagel(00:48:14) - Bagels at Chez Panisse(00:49:52) - Passage to Profit: Jeff's Bagel Run(00:51:05) - SmartInvestors: The Financial Literacy Crisis(00:59:38) - Why Do We Celebrate the Wins?(01:01:00) - How To Start a Business(01:03:45) - How to Get Your App Downloaded by Million People(01:05:19) - Passage to Profit(01:06:32) - Noah Fleishman on Legal Holidays(01:07:35) - Secret of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:09:40) - Richard Gearhart on The Power of Now

Have you been dreaming about starting an interior design career, but keep telling yourself you'll start when the time is right? Maybe you're balancing a full-time job, raising kids, managing a household, or simply trying to figure out if you're talented enough to make a creative career shift. I'm here to tell you something important: that perfect season is never coming. And the longer you wait for it, the longer you stay stuck in a career that isn't feeding your soul.In this episode, I'm answering the real-life questions aspiring interior designers ask before making a career change. Questions like: Can I build an interior design business while working another job? Can I start a creative career while raising kids? How much time do I realistically need to invest each week? These are practical concerns, and they deserve honest answers.Whether you're pursuing interior design as a career shift, launching your first design business, or exploring a more flexible creative lifestyle, this episode will help you understand how to move forward with confidence, professionalism, and purpose.What You'll Learn in This Episode✔️ How to balance interior design alongside your current job✔️ Starting a design business while raising your children✔️ How many weekly hours do you realistically need✔️ Why intentionality beats hustle culture every time✔️ How structure actually creates more flexibility in your businessRead the Blog >>> 4 Real-Life Questions About Starting an Interior Design BusinessNEXT STEPS:

Is Free Beer a killer promotion or a business killer?Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

An underground forum post breaks down how hackers scan, exploit, and cash out on vulnerabilities — and it reads like a step-by-step guide. Meanwhile, Microsoft is catching heat for stonewalling a researcher who found real zero-days, and a new phishing campaign is hitting small businesses through the platforms they trust most. The OG crew — Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem — digs into this week's biggest cybersecurity headlines with sharp takes and real-world context that practitioners can actually use. 

Was ist "Die Welt von …?" Wenn wir über Video- und Computerspiele sprechen, die entweder elaborat ausgestaltete eigene Welten mit Hintergrundgeschichten haben oder über solche, die ihre Welt aus Literatur, Rollenspiel oder Film borgen, nehmen wir uns zuweilen die Zeit und sprechen ausführlicher über Lore jener Welten als das in den regulären Folgen möglich wäre. Im Format Die Welt von… erkunden Rahel Schmitz und Mháire Stritter die Legenden, die Geografie, die Geschichte, die Politik von diesen fiktiven Welten und holen sich dabei von Fall zu Fall ergänzende Expertise von ausgewiesenen Kennern und Kennerinnen der jeweiligen Welt. Worum geht's: Die Welt von Alien ist kein klassisches Science-Fiction-Szenario mit klaren Fronten zwischen Gut und Böse, sondern ein düsteres, komplexes Geflecht aus technologischem Fortschritt, kapitalistischer Macht, biologischer Bedrohung und menschlicher Ohnmacht. Die Handlung spielt im 22. bis 25. Jahrhundert, in einer Zukunft, die von Megakonzernen wie der Weyland-Yutani Corporation dominiert wird. Diese Konzerne handeln mit Technologie, Kolonisierung und biologischen Waffen und opfern dabei bedenkenlos Menschenleben, um Profit zu sichern. Die politische Landschaft ist geprägt von einem zersplitterten Erd-Bund, der gegen die Interessen der Konzerne kämpft, während gleichzeitig abgelegene Kolonien und Frontier-Planeten im All existieren, die oft von Isolation, Armut und der ständigen Bedrohung durch außerirdische Lebensformen geprägt sind. Götter oder höhere Mächte existieren in dieser Welt nicht, stattdessen regieren Unternehmen Militärs und die unberechenbare Natur des Universums selbst. In dieser Folge erkunden Rahel und Mháire die Eigenheiten dieses Popkultur-Universum: seine politische Struktur, die Rolle von Technologie und Biowaffen, das Nebeneinander von wissenschaftlichem Fortschritt und archaischer Gewalt, sowie die bewusste Mehrdeutigkeit vieler Erzählungen. Es geht darum, wie Alien Weltenbau betreibt, warum sich das Universum je nach Standort völlig anders anfühlt und weshalb diese Franchise bis heute eine der dichtesten und faszinierendsten Sci-Fi-Welten der Computerspiel- und Filmgeschichte hervorgebracht hat. Gast: Diesmal kommt im Podcast neben den Sprecherinnen Felix Rick zu Wort, der als Redakteur bei GameStar arbeitet und sich seit 2002 als einer der profundesten Kenner der Alien-Lore einen Namen gemacht hat. Zuvor war er unter anderem für Giga Games und Gameswelt tätig und hat sich in unzähligen Artikeln, Analysen und Videos mit der Welt von Alien auseinandergesetzt. Podcast-Credits: Sprecher, Redaktion: Rahel Schmitz, Mháire Stritter Gast: Felix Rick Audioproduktion: Fabian Langer, Christian Schmidt Titelgrafik: Paul Schmidt Intro, Outro: Nino Kerl (Ansage); Chris Hülsbeck (Musik) "Welt von"-Folgen sind Belgeitfolgen für Podcasts zu Games, die in der Welt spielen, aber zu einem Alien-Spiel hatten wir bisher noch keine Folge, ahem. Kommt sicher noch irgendwann.

It's a question as old as time, if you had access to a magic pudding that has the powers of 1. is a little man 2. can be eaten infinitely and 3. if you spin the pot a bunch of times he can become any pudding, how could you exploit that for personal gain or financial profit. Zammit lets the exploit part of that sentence do A LOT of heavy lifting, JD becomes Jesus 2 and Jackson is devastated to learn the news that Meat Load died. So listen in, be afraid of Zammit's machine and discover a new way to take pills.Links to everything at https://linktr.ee/plumbingthedeathstar including our terrible merch, social media garbage and where to become a subscriber to Bad Brain Boys+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nandi Edouardo. Guest: Nandi EdouardoHost: Rushion McDonald (Money Making Conversations Masterclass)Focus: Education innovation, entrepreneurship, and building Simple View Academy (SVA) Nandi Edouardo, founder of Simple View Academy, shares her journey creating a charter school in Georgia designed to integrate entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and project-based learning into traditional education. Her mission centers on empowering students—especially Black and brown youth—to become creators, innovators, and financially literate leaders.

314: QUIPA: Processes that Drive Profit With over two decades of experience as a workroom owner and interior designer, Hope Arbery understands the real challenges behind custom work—long hours, pricing uncertainty, and the constant pressure to get everything just right. She founded QUIPA to provide the tools she—and so many others—wished they had: automated yardage and pricing calculations, professional estimates, and systems that bring clarity instead of chaos. Hope is deeply committed to helping workrooms not just survive, but truly thrive with confidence, professionalism, and profit. In today's conversation, we're diving into what inspired her to create QUIPA, how it works, and the key problems it solves for workrooms everywhere. Topics Mentioned: Project management and pricing support Modernizing workrooms Simplified operations and communication Key Thoughts:  Modernizing workrooms in the custom soft furnishings industry to remain competitive is very important. The demand for efficiency and accuracy is increasing, and estimating and project management tools can provide assistance. The complexity of teaching the intricacies of window treatments prohibit many from hiring. Providing estimates quickly helps maintain project momentum and avoid losing clients due to delays. Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: scarletthreadconsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele-Williams Contact Hope: Email: hope@quipa.com Website: https://www.quipa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myquipa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myQUIPA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myquipa References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Metrique Solutions

One salon works. So two must mean double the profit… right? Not always. A second location can grow your brand, your team and your opportunities. But it can also expose every weak spot in your systems, leadership and margins. In this episode, Larissa Macleman is joined by Sophie Anquetil, a Salon Mastery coach, to unpack what really happens when you make the move from one successful salon to two. Before you add another lease, another team and another set of expectations, listen to this conversation. 3 Reasons Why Every Salon Owner Should Listen ✨The copy-and-paste mistake that catches salon owners out ✨The hidden costs most CEOs underestimate before signing another lease ✨ Why your current salon may still have more growth inside it before you expand

The response to the first two episodes in this series was incredible, so we're back with Part 3. In this episode, Roger shares exactly what he'd focus on if he owned your restaurant today. From labor controls and inventory systems to menu profitability, recruiting, marketing, catering, mug clubs, and daily break-even analysis, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help operators protect margins and increase profits. You'll learn: • Why busy restaurants still struggle with profitability • How to identify hidden profit leaks • Labor management strategies that control costs • Inventory systems that keep food costs in line • The menu engineering mistakes that cost operators thousands • Why recruiting beats hiring • Marketing tactics that deliver measurable ROI • How catering, events, and strategic partnerships can drive revenue If you're working hard but not seeing the profits you deserve, this episode is for you. Thanks to Our Sponsors Owner.com Owner.com runs automated marketing campaigns for your restaurant that send personalized offers, order reminders, promotions, and new menu announcements automatically to your guests—so your marketing works for you every single day. Even better, Owner.com gives your restaurant its own branded app, helping you increase repeat business, loyalty, and direct online orders. Learn more at owner.com/rockstars Smithfield Culinary Smithfield Culinary serves up perfect proteins for every dish and every daypart, including Smithfield's new Ready-to-Eat Select Bacon. It's premium, ready-to-cook bacon that saves labor, reduces back-of-house costs, and delivers the quality your guests expect. Learn more at smithfieldselect.com ZivZo Marketing, Advertising & Video Production ZivZo is a full-service marketing agency specializing in restaurants. From advertising and digital marketing to animation and video production, ZivZo helps bring restaurant brands to life and drive measurable results. Learn more at zivzo.com Restaurant Rockstars Podcast RestaurantRockstars.com

In which Amy returns!  Robert & Amy discuss The Apprentice, The Trillionaire, Blood, UNIVAC, Boy George, positivity, what is (and isn't) a threat, and the joy and value of complaining!

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Bienvenue sur le podcast Profit, Liberté, No Stress. Les 3 mots qui représentent le mieux mon « idéal business » et les stratégies que je mets en place pour vous permettre de l'atteindre. Se créer une activité qui rapporte vraiment, qui nous rend libre et avec laquelle nous sommes en paix : peu de stress, peu de contraintes.Envie de vivre de votre expertise ? Cliquez iciPour commander mon livre : Digital SelfmadeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

I want to take you back to where this all started.Before the offers, courses, podcast, launches, and systems, there was a blog, a tiny audience, no email list, and a desire to figure out how to get paid to be myself.Being back in Bali has made me reflect on that journey. Sixteen years ago, I was building from scratch after walking away from a tech startup. I had no real plan, but I had curiosity, a love for storytelling, and a desire to help other women see what was possible.That blog eventually became interviews, an email list, digital products, workshops, courses, global events, and a business that gave me freedom I could barely imagine at the time.This episode is about the real meaning of getting paid to be you. I'm sharing how my first offers came to life, how one blog series became an entire offer ecosystem, why sales while you sleep are not sleazy, and why your business should support your life, not take over it.What You'll Learn:How I built an online business around my voice, experience, and ideasWhy your audience can show you what to create and sell nextHow one offer can grow into ebooks, audio, workshops, courses, and coachingWhy sales while you sleep are really about creating value that keeps workingWhy profit, freedom, and lifestyle matter more than revenue aloneKey Takeaways:Start by paying attention.You do not need a perfect business plan. Sometimes your audience is already telling you what they need. You just have to listen and act.Your lived experience has value.What you have figured out, built, overcome, or tested can help someone who is a few steps behind you.One idea can go a long way.A blog series can become an ebook, a workshop, a course, or a coaching offer. You do not always need a new idea. You may just need a new format.Profit matters more than revenue.Big revenue does not mean much if the business is exhausting, expensive, or barely profitable.Your business should serve your life.Freedom is about building a business that gives you more space, energy, creativity, health, and meaning.Key Resources:Get the 48-Hour Offer Kit to turn your ideas and experience into a clear, sellable offer.Join the Inner Circle for strategic coaching and support to build offers, create more freedom, and grow a business that supports your life.Explore more episodes and resources at lifepilot.co/podcast.And if this episode made you think differently about what you already know, what you could package, or how your business is currently supporting your life, come and tell me. You can find me on Instagram at @nataliesisson or connect with me on LinkedIn, Natalie Sisson.A little reminder before you go: You do not need to become someone else to build a business that works. Start with what you know, what you have lived, and what people already need from you.That is how you get paid to be you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Under capitalism, humanity exists to serve the interests of the corporation. We are all livestock; beasts of burden used to carry margin expansion forward from quarterly statement to quarterly statement. Enjoyment of life has no value other than the extent to which it can be used to increase the net worth of the shareholders. Reading by Tim Foley.

Produced by ContentMonsta.comThrough candid conversation, Kevin Oleary challenges common assumptions about wealth, stressing that true financial success stems from discipline, relentless passion, and a willingness to solve real problems, never just the pursuit of money. Jaime Catmull steers the discussion from personal finance pitfalls and the stresses that quietly erode relationships to the critical mindsets that shape lasting entrepreneurial and personal success. Hard truths, habits, and actionable strategies are honestly laid out for anyone seeking freedom, fulfillment, and impact over mere riches.Key Points/Topics CoveredThe importance of passion and purpose over pure profit in business and lifeFinancial discipline, avoiding debt, and the hidden causes of relationship breakdownTeaching children the value of work and launching without entitlementModern entrepreneurship: Identifying pain points, leveraging AI, and harnessing social mediaHealth, wellbeing, and finding fulfillment beyond material wealthTime Stamps00:01 - Passion vs. greed: Motivation in entrepreneurship01:19 - Financial discipline, debt avoidance, and relationship stress02:45 - Teaching kids healthy financial mindsets and anti-entitlement parenting04:38 - Starting a business from scratch: Solving real problems & leveraging social media/AI06:01 - Redefining freedom and success beyond money07:54 - Personal passion projects, health habits, and cognitive wellbeing11:42 - Legacy, entrepreneurship, and impact Produced by ContentMonsta.com

Revenue cycle management has long been a cornerstone of financial success in home health, but what if there was a way to connect revenue, capacity, margin, and cash flow into one complete picture? In this episode of Home Health Revealed, host Hannah Vale sits down with Victoria Kuklina and Alex Shekaroff, founders of FinHealth, to discuss the emerging concept of Profit Cycle Management (PCM). Drawing from decades of experience in healthcare finance, operations, and technology, Victoria Kuklina and Alex Shekaroff explain how PCM helps agencies move beyond measuring performance to understanding the drivers behind it. Together, they explore how home health organizations can gain greater visibility into their financial operations, identify hidden revenue and profit leakage, improve accountability across departments, and make more informed decisions about growth, staffing, and cash flow. They also share the story behind FinHealth and how their platform is helping agencies turn complex data into actionable insights. Whether you're focused on financial stability, operational efficiency, or sustainable growth, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it takes to build a stronger healthcare organization in today's evolving landscape. Home Health Revealed is proudly hosted by HealthRev Partners- your tech-enabled, people-led revenue cycle management partner! Chapters (00:00:03) - Pcm: Profit Cycle Management in Home Care(00:01:11) - Victoria and Alex's Personal Capital Management(00:05:01) - Profit Cycle Management(00:09:35) - FinHealth Agency's Profit Cycle Management Platform(00:13:27) - Pricing and Accountability in Home Healthcare(00:16:15) - Finn Health's Home Health Innovation

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Foos. Interview Overview Guest: Laura FoosHost: Rushion McDonaldShow: Money Making Conversations MasterclassLocation: Camp Springs, Maryland (DMV area)Focus: Entrepreneurship, tax education, real estate ownership, multiple income streams, women in business, and asset‑based thinking Laura Foos is a serial entrepreneur, accountant, tax professional, property owner, and business educator. In this conversation, she walks through how she built several aligned businesses—from a salon to a tax firm, educational products, and a multi‑use commercial space—while raising her daughter as a single mother and intentionally building wealth through ownership. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of the interview is to: Educate everyday entrepreneurs—especially women and small business owners—on how to use taxes, ownership, and strategy to build sustainable wealth Demystify entrepreneurship by showing how multiple income streams can grow from practical decisions, not hype Highlight asset‑based thinking, where liabilities are intentionally offset by income‑producing assets Inspire single mothers and women entrepreneurs to pursue ownership, funding, and scalability without waiting for permission Rushion positions Laura as a living example of “walking the walk”—not just talking about business success, but executing it with discipline, planning, and faith. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Location, Ownership, and Convenience Matter Laura intentionally built her life and businesses close together—owning her home of 20 years and purchasing a nearby commercial property—to maximize efficiency and control.Takeaway: Strategic location and ownership reduce friction and increase long‑term stability. 2. Taxes Are a Growth Tool—Not Just Compliance As a college‑educated accountant and longtime tax professional, Laura explains that many small business owners are taught to eliminate taxable income entirely, but this limits growth. She emphasizes the importance of: Showing income on paper Planning annually for tax obligations Using taxes strategically to qualify for loans and asset purchases Takeaway: You cannot scale—or secure funding—without showing money on paper. 3. Every Liability Should Have an Asset Attached Laura repeatedly returns to a core principle: “For every liability that I have, I want to figure out an asset that is going to pay for that. Examples include: Rental units inside her home paying the mortgage Booth rentals covering salon rent Event space, studios, and meeting rooms generating income to cover the commercial property Takeaway: Bills are optional when assets are designed correctly. 4. Multiple Streams Came from One Smart Decision What began as a tax office expanded into: A podcast studio Photography studio Meeting rooms Event space Takeaway: One owned asset can support several revenue streams if you design for flexibility. 5. Mentorship and Representation Matter Laura consciously mentors other women through: Her Confessions of a Boss Lady Facebook group (400+ women) Social media education Direct example She emphasizes that visibility—“I’m living this”—is key to inspiring others. 6. Teaching Financial Literacy Starts at Home Laura involved her daughter in entrepreneurship early, helping her launch a bracelet business to fund private school tuition. She taught her: Customer interaction Inventory management Profit allocation Reinvestment Takeaway: Wealth habits are taught, not inherited. 7. Smart Delegation Enables Growth After experiencing burnout and a health scare during the pandemic, Laura learned she could not do everything herself. She expanded her team and invested in automation. Takeaway: Growth requires letting go—not grinding harder.. 8. Faith Replaces Fear When asked why she isn’t afraid to take big risks, Laura attributes her confidence to faith. “I have fearless faith… If He put it in front of me, that’s what I’m supposed to try.” Takeaway: Purpose reduces fear and reframes failure as learning. Standout Quotes On asset‑based thinking: “For every liability that I have, I want an asset that’s going to pay for that.”. On taxes and growth: “To grow and expand and purchase things in the business name, we have to start showing something on paper.”. On entrepreneurship as a single mother: “One income is not enough.” On delegation and health: “I realized I don’t have to be in it 24 hours a day.”. On fearlessness: “If it doesn’t work, I’ll reorganize, learn the lesson, and move on. Overall Impact Laura Foos is presented as a grounded, disciplined, and strategic entrepreneur who built wealth through ownership, education, planning, and faith—not shortcuts. The interview reinforces that success is not about one big idea, but about stacking smart decisions over time. Core message:Ownership + education + faith + execution = freedom. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MAHA Lowdown with Jeff Louderback – For-profit hospitals face scrutiny over COVID-19 care, rigid protocols, reimbursement incentives, and silenced families. Whistleblowers, frontline providers, and patient advocates call for transparency, early treatment, prevention-focused medicine, and a humane health system that rebuilds trust in communities left behind by corporate healthcare...

Roger Beaudoin is a restaurant entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of Restaurant Rockstars. After building, scaling, and selling multiple successful restaurants, Roger now helps hospitality operators increase profits, improve operations, and build stronger teams. In this episode, Roger shares the lessons he learned from launching a restaurant with no prior experience, overcoming major setbacks, and applying business systems to an industry where many owners struggle to work on the business instead of in it. On this episode we talk about: Roger's first entrepreneurial ventures, from beachside lemonade sales to campus businesses How he launched a restaurant despite having no restaurant ownership experience The costly $40,000 lesson that nearly derailed his first restaurant before it opened The systems and marketing strategies that helped build a highly profitable restaurant business Why most restaurant owners are running restaurants instead of running businesses Building Restaurant Rockstars and helping operators uncover hidden profits How podcasting has become a platform for teaching and connecting with industry leaders Roger's passion for classic cars and the story behind his Classic Car Guy Podcast Top 3 Takeaways Business systems matter more than industry experience. Roger's MBA background and focus on operations, marketing, and profitability helped him succeed despite never owning a restaurant before. Unique customer experiences create competitive advantages. Memorable branding, exceptional hospitality, and creative marketing can turn customers into loyal advocates. Entrepreneurs must learn to trust their instincts while staying resilient. Roger overcame a devastating $40,000 scam early in his journey and still built a thriving business. Notable Quotes “The main reason many operators struggle is they're trying to run a restaurant, not a business.” “Food is expected. Service has to be extraordinary.” “Anything you can do that's unique, different, or special gives you an advantage over the competition.” Connect with Roger Beaudoin: Website: https://rogerbeaudoin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantrockstars/ Email: roger@restaurantrockstars.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most dental practice owners are trying to fix production with more systems, tighter schedules, and better dashboards.But one of the biggest performance leaks in a dental practice does not look like a leak at all.It sounds like, “Got a sec?”In Day 9 of The Flow Protocol, Dr. Dave breaks down complete concentration and why protecting you and your team's attention is one of the most overlooked ways to improve performance, patient experience, and profit.In this episode:Why small interruptions create a cognitive tax that makes everything feel harder than it should.How fragmented attention leads to missed details, weaker patient connection, and slower decision-making.Why great dental practice owners do not just manage production — they manage the conditions that produce it.Press play on Day 9 and learn why your next peak day comes from protecting the focus of you and your team.

Send us Fan MailShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/537.Most law firms are marketing to everyone. That's exactly why their phone isn't ringing.In this episode, Moshe sits down with Cameron LiButti, founder of Bid View Marketing, to talk about the marketing mistake that keeps law firms stuck — and the counterintuitive strategy that actually moves the needle.This one's for you if you've been investing in marketing without seeing consistent, predictable results — and you're starting to wonder if the problem is the tactics or something deeper.The reality is, most law firm owners are trying to win a war with the wrong map. This episode gives you a better one.Chapters:[00:00] Learn the foundation for rapid law firm business growth[03:26] Discover marketing strategies that attract higher-quality legal clients[06:47] Why most attorneys misunderstand law firm marketing strategy[09:07] How to avoid wasting marketing dollars in your practice[12:07] Boost referrals with simple client touchpoints and newsletters[16:17] Leverage organic growth before investing in paid legal advertising[18:17] Stop diluting your law firm marketing — niche for maximum impact[23:33] Master client targeting for effective attorney marketing campaigns[26:02] Pinpoint the pain points your law firm solves to win more clients[30:22] Tailor your marketing to geography and competition for firm growth[33:40] See how lawyer specialization drives more referral businessResources mentioned:

You started your business to create a better life and to have more freedom, flexibility, and time with your loved ones. But somewhere along the way, the business started consuming more of you than you ever expected. Even when you're physically present with others, your mind is still at work because you're answering messages at dinner, thinking about work problems during family time, and mentally carrying the business everywhere you go. The hardest part is that most business owners don't realize how much their relationships are being affected until they are already exhausted. You may try to rationalize and normalize the takeover of your life until you realize that you are missing special moments that you can't get back. You can't solve this problem with better boundaries alone; the real issue is that your business relies too heavily on you emotionally and operationally. You don't need to care “less,” but you need stronger leadership inside your team, operational clarity, defined ownership, scalable systems, and reduced owner dependency. This is what sustainable success looks like: a business that supports your life rather than consuming it.In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Starling and Melissa Kay break down why entrepreneurs struggle to truly unplug, how owner dependency affects relationships, the hidden emotional cost of carrying the business alone, and what actually creates more freedom and presence. Sustainable success should allow you to enjoy your life — not disappear inside your business.Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential production.Show Highlights:Melissa's look back at how things used to be in hustle cultureThe truth: Our kids know; we can't hide it from them.Dr. Sabrina's experience of prioritizing family first after trying it the other way“Our limits force innovation and creativity.”Do you need to refine your to-do list? Download your chart of $10,000 an hour activities now!Dr. Sabrina's story of experiencing trauma, grief, and living a life of no regrets.Lessons learned from burnout about reconnecting with yourself FIRSTBeing aware of the neglected side of businessYour next step? Join our next Jumpstart and find out how to free up 10 hours of your week right away!Resources:Book a call with our team to start building a business that supports your life!Mentioned in this episode:Jumpstart Your Business!You've built a successful business—but it's still running you. Join us to reclaim 10 hours a week and finally step into your role as the owner—register now: https://www.tapthepotential.com/jumpstart.

Cem Atik is the co-founder and CMO of Harucon Ventures, a firm that acquires minority and majority equity stakes in e-commerce and SaaS businesses doing between one and ten million in annual revenue. Rather than operating as an agency or consultancy, Cem and his team get in with capital, take operational control of marketing and finance, and work to make the businesses they partner with structurally profitable.Most e-commerce brands that come to Harucon Ventures have the same underlying problem: they are optimizing for the wrong things. Revenue looks healthy. ROAS looks acceptable. But unit economics are broken, overhead is bloated, and the margin structure makes scaling impossible.In this conversation, Cem walks through exactly how his team diagnoses and fixes that. From cutting ad spend by 1.7 million euros in a single month to replacing a fulfillment provider that was silently overcharging a brand shipping 25,000 packages a day, the fixes are rarely glamorous but consistently high-impact. The conversation also covers his four-engine growth framework: acquisition, retention, conversion, and profit-first optimization, and why founders who lead with ROAS are measuring the wrong thing entirely.Cem also breaks down channel mix strategy, including why Pinterest and Bing Ads are consistently underused, why TikTok affiliate is one of the highest-leverage growth levers available right now, and why the real money in e-commerce is almost always made in retention, not acquisition.Founders who are scaling but not compounding, or growing revenue while watching margins compress, will find this episode unusually direct and useful.Website: https://www.vimmi.net Email us: info@vimmi.net Podcast website: https://vimmi.net/commerce-untold/ Eitan Koter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eitankoter/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VimmiVideoCommerce/featured Guest: Cem Atik, Co-Founder & CMO, Harucon Ventures Cem Atik's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cem-atikHarucon-Ventures: https://harucon-ventures.com/Key Takeaways: • If a founder cannot state their customer acquisition cost in under 15 seconds, the business does not have a real financial foundation yet. • ROAS tells you how much revenue you generated per dollar spent. It tells you nothing about whether that dollar was profitable. Optimizing for profit on ad spend (POAS) gives you actual control. • Gross margin under 65% makes scaling structurally difficult in the US and UK markets. The margin problem cannot be fixed with better ads. • Agencies are typically three times cheaper than hiring in-house at early stages. Outsource acquisition first, learn from the partner, then bring it in-house once systems are proven. • TikTok affiliate is one of the most capital-efficient acquisition channels available: commission-based, creator-generated content, and scalable without a large internal team. • Pinterest is consistently overlooked despite an audience skewing 25 to 45 years old with average household incomes above $100K, and ROAS between four and six even at modest spend levels.Chapters:[00:00] Introduction: Cem Atik and the Harucon Ventures Model[01:27] The Founders Harucon Typically Partners With[03:45] The Post-Acquisition Audit: First 72 Hours[07:45] Cutting 1.7M Euros in Ad Spend: A Case Study[09:16] Why Gross Margin Under 65% Makes Scaling Nearly Impossible[13:51] The KPIs That Actually Matter: CAC, CLV, MER, EBITDA[18:35] The Four Engines: Acquisition, Retention, Conversion, Profit[24:00] Why ROAS Misleads and POAS Gives Real Control[25:41] Channel Mix: TikTok, Pinterest, Bing, and What Gets Overlooked

For small cap investors, it's taken a lot of Courage and Conviction to see through recent drawdowns (0:35) BuzzFeed update (10:40) Arq update (19:15) Why Cineverse is Courage and Conviction Investing's favorite stock right now (22:00) Leslie's an example of pure alpha (31:50) Position sizing (41:00)Show Notes:Investing In Small Caps With Courage And ConvictionBuzzFeed: Sum Of The Parts Upside Has Yet To Play OutTranscriptsFor full access to analyst ratings, stock and ETF quant scores, and dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions

In this Tradie Tip, Carol Surbey breaks down the hard truth many business owners face: if your company can't operate without you, you don't own a business, you own a job. Learn why so many trades businesses become dependent on the owner and the first practical step you can take to start building a company that grows without requiring your constant involvement.If you're tired of being the bottleneck in your business and ready to create more time, freedom, and scalability, book a free calibration call with our team at Profit for Contractors.

Bienvenue sur le podcast Profit, Liberté, No Stress. Les 3 mots qui représentent le mieux mon « idéal business » et les stratégies que je mets en place pour vous permettre de l'atteindre. Se créer une activité qui rapporte vraiment, qui nous rend libre et avec laquelle nous sommes en paix : peu de stress, peu de contraintes.Envie de vivre de votre expertise ? Cliquez iciPour commander mon livre : Digital SelfmadeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew R. Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca sit down with Ron Saharyan, co-founder and managing partner of Profit First Professionals, to talk about the money problem most business owners pretend is "normal." Ron breaks down why profit is not greed, why cash flow needs a real system, and why your customers, team, family, and mission all need your business to make money.  Not someday. Now. Oh, and by the way. Ron is giving away 10 FREE copies of his book. Keep scrolling to learn how you can get one.  

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Business Edition Podcast, co-hosts Gary McCreadie and Furman Haynes from WorkHero sit down with TJ O'Connor, President at Farmington Consulting Group to discuss key findings from the latest Contractor of the Future Report. Based on insights from more than 1,000 HVAC contractors across the United States, TJ shares what top-performing companies are doing differently when it comes to sales, marketing, customer experience, and business operations. From proposal strategies that increase close rates to marketing investments that drive growth, this conversation is packed with actionable business advice for contractors at every stage. TJ O'Connor is a leading industry analyst focused on the HVAC channel. Through Farmington's annual Contractor of the Future Report, TJ works closely with contractors, distributors, and manufacturers to uncover trends, best practices, and strategies that help HVAC businesses grow profitability and stay ahead of industry changes.   Expect To Learn: - Why the most successful HVAC contractors focus as much on business operations as technical expertise - How offering four or more proposal options can significantly improve close rates - The relationship between marketing investment and business profitability - Why tracking marketing performance is essential for sustainable growth - How Google Business Profiles and online reviews influence lead generation - The importance of choosing profitable jobs instead of simply chasing volume - Why premium customers often create more long-term value than price-focused customers   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:14 - Contractor of the Future Report 02:35 - How Farmington Collected Data from Over 1,000 HVAC Contractors 04:18 - What the Top 10-15% of Contractors Are Doing Differently 06:33 - Why Offering More Proposal Options Increases Sales 09:40 - Moving Beyond Good-Better-Best Pricing Models 11:34 - Should Contractors Walk Away from Certain Jobs? 14:18 - Building a Consistent Year-Round Marketing Strategy 19:05 - The Most Effective Lead Generation Channels in HVAC 20:15 - Using Social Media and TikTok to Grow an HVAC Brand 22:12 - Why Some Customers Create More Long-Term Value Than Others 23:38 - Maintenance Plans, Referrals, and the Lifetime Value of Premium Clients   Follow our Guest TJ O'Connor: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjoconnorfcg/  Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farmington-consulting-group/  Company Website: https://farmingtonconsulting.net/    Follow Gary McCreadie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/  Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/    Follow Furman Haynes:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/furmanhaynes/  WorkHero: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workherohvac/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workhero__/

Looking for the best NBA Finals picks today and WNBA betting picks? Tune in to Profit Picks with Hakeem "Skee" Profit and Rob Veno as they break down the biggest games, best bets, player props, betting trends, and market movement across the NBA Finals and WNBA season.

In this episode, Andy interviews Anthony LaFata, the co-owner of A&D Equipment and a veteran of the excavation industry. The discussion highlights how specialized attachments, such as screening and crushing buckets, can revolutionize landscaping and construction by increasing profitability and streamlining material management. LaFata shares his personal history as a second-generation excavator, illustrating the evolution of technology from manual tools to autonomous machinery and life-saving military applications. The guys emphasizes the importance of building community relationships and educating crews to ensure new equipment is utilized effectively on the job site.

This week, J.John is joined by Sir Peter Vardy, who shares his journey from leaving school with just one O Level in Music to building a major car dealership business employing over 6,000 staff and selling around 200,000 cars each year. Although he grew up in a Christian home, it was after leaving school that his faith became personal and began to shape the way he approached both life and work. In this conversation, he reflects on running a business with clear Christian values, and how, through The Vardy Foundation, he has supported the building of schools in England, helped launch Safe Families for Children, and contributed to the work of organisations such as Mercy Ships.

Also available on YouTube "It was a mind and body brokenness. I'll just say like depression." By 39, Chris Lang was running 10 businesses and falling apart. He killed most of them and bet everything on Fresh Chile, his bootstrapped Shopify chili brand from Hatch, New Mexico. It cracked the top 1% of Shopify and 8 figures in revenue, but didn't turn a profit until Q1 of year six. Inside: why he started publishing his real ROAS on LinkedIn when the numbers were ugly, the 80% Meta cut that finally flipped him profitable, and how a 250K-follower organic community out-engages Heinz, Tabasco, and Sriracha combined. SPONSORS Swym — Wishlists, back-in-stock alerts, and moregetswym.com/kurt Ecommerce Alley — Is it your ads, or is Meta having a bad day? Check it atecommercealley.com/bad Zipify — Build high-converting sales funnelszipify.com/KURT LINKS Fresh Chile: https://freshchileco.com/ Chris Lang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislangsocial/ Chris Lang on X: https://x.com/chrislangsocial WORK WITH KURT Apply for Shopify Help ethercycle.com/apply See Our Results ethercycle.com/work Free Newsletter kurtelster.com The Unofficial Shopify Podcast is hosted by Kurt Elster and explores the stories behind successful Shopify stores. Get actionable insights, practical strategies, and proven tactics from entrepreneurs who've built thriving ecommerce businesses.